 2008 IDEA Winners: Home Living
IDEA 2008 Gold Winners
Adiri Natural Nurser Baby BottleThe Adiri Natural Nurser is a soft, simple and safe improvement on the baby bottle. This bottle contains neither BPA nor phthalate and combines the appearance of a natural breast-like shape with a very soft feel. Composed of two parts and a protective cover, the Adiri Natural Nurser has a wide bottle... [more] 
David Rockwell for Maya Romanoff Collection
The first David Rockwell for Maya Romanoff Collection has emerged from a collaborative exploration of theater set design, painting techniques and natural materials. Stitched Inspired, by Weathered Walls highlights the beauty of craftsmanship and the traditional art of paper-making. Hand-dyed paper... [more] 
Eva Solo Bin
A waste bin that solves every problem found with most current designs: visual appearance, opening the lid, replacement of the bin liner and cleaning. Key to the design is the lid, which through clever geometry and without hinges or other mechanics, balances magically on the top edge of the bin.... [more]
IDEA 2008 Silver Winners
Centerbrook Slapstick TableA modern take on a classic farm table, this piece is animated by dynamic criss-crossing leg braces. It is more visually complex than it initially appears; the braces are attached flat to the square legs, which are turned at angles away from the edges of the top. The braces thus spiral around each... [more] 
CreemyThe six-piece Creemy Tea & Coffee set re-imagines the traditional tea service with a futuristic silhouette, contrasting straight tubular handles with soft curves. The combination of delicate details with strong forms makes Creemy a visually striking collection that also creates a unique tactile experience.... [more] 
David Rockwell Collection for LeucosStacking is a human-scale floor lamp inspired by lacquered Japanese stacking cups. It comprises individual cylinders of colored glass stacked to form a radiant decorative column. Stacking is offered in four distinct colorway combinations using tones of amber, tobacco, white, fume, orange and mirrored... [more] 
Farallon Chair
Farallon is a simple, elegant piece of furniture that offers additional functionality specifically addressing the needs of a contemporary lifestyle. A dining chair and side chair that contains hidden storage spaces and pockets, Farallon simplifies the clutter of technology, creating new surfaces... [more] 
Kristall Chandelier
The Kristall Chandelier is a stunning decorative lighting fixture that creates a unique ambiance. Kristall sheds a combination of diffused and direct lighting, highlighted by each rod tip appearing as an individual pinpoint of light. 98% of the metal used is recycled aluminum; the light source... [more] 
Lock-n-Lift Can Opener
This can opener is easier and safer to use than traditional versions. A user locks onto the can and simply turns the knob to cut off the lid, eliminating the need to continually compress the handles. The opener pierces the lid and locks securely onto cans of all sizes. A magnet with a release lever... [more] 
Moisturizing Shaving System HS8060/8040/8020/8015The Moisturizing Shaving System is an electric shaver with an integrated NIVEA for Men conditioner dispensing system. During shaving, the shaving conditioner is dually dispensed through the heads directly onto the skin for a moisturizing and soothing shave. The formula is enriched with vitamins and... [more] 
Super BossaThis ceiling lamp provides efficient and comfortable lighting with reliable glare control, light intensity adjustment and change in light effects. The Super Bossa range features a number of different lamp sizes and user interactivity. The light fixture is composed of stretched aluminum parts and uses... [more] 
SuperPop
SuperPop was developed to compete in the semi-automatic washing machine market. It is user-friendly and offers consumers a bold design, efficient performance and attractive cost-effectiveness. SuperPop efficiently washes up to three kg of dry clothes. It features a manual water input system which... [more] 
The Whirlpool Duet® Steam Washer
The Duet fabric care system was one of the first front-load laundry systems in North America. The series' Steam Washer design was refreshed with a new combination of functionality and aesthetics. Its high-capacity drum, steam technology and sanitary cycle all help to streamline laundry processes... [more]
IDEA 2008 Bronze Winners
Cooker Celebrate Glass 76DXGThis is the first double oven stove with a glass top developed and manufactured in Brazil. With a design combining sophistication and state-of-the-art technology, the stove is easy to use and clean. It features a triple-flame burner, 100 percent glass front door, individual grids, a dual-voltage electric... [more] 
Council Chrysalis Stool
Chrysalis was part of the inaugural line from Council which debuted at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York in 2007. At once delicate and robust, this stool is wonderfully simple. A sleek and comfortable leather seat (available in white, black, and gray) is perched atop a slender... [more] 
Curved Juvenile Gate
The Safety 1st Curve Gate creates 8-12 inches of extra landing space to provide a space for solid footing at the top or bottom of stairs. The Curve Gate can be criitcal at the bottom of a staircase, where the parent traditionally reaches down from the second step to open the gate. This forces the... [more] 
Eva Solo Grill Basting Brush
Designed to withstand the heat of direct contact with a red-hot grill, this sleek and beautiful basting brush is perfect for brushing oil or marinade on food when cooking on a grill. The challenge of finding a material that wouldn’t be destroyed by extreme heat was met by using metal springs... [more] 
Eva Solo Table GrillPlace the porcelain grill on the center of the table, light the charcoal, and let everybody cook their own food, fondue-style! The design challenge was to create a grill that would retain its visual appeal over many years, that would be be small enough to fit on the dining table, and that wouldn't... [more] 
Eva Trio Kite chopping boards
The Eva Trio Kite chopping boards come in three sizes, designed with a unique slope to collect meat juices. The pointed end ensures that the user aims straight into the bowl or pot when tipping ingredients off the board. Each one also has raised edges on both sides, so chopped food doesn't slip... [more] 
Good Grips Silicone Cooking Colander
Designed for both home cooks and food enthusiasts, the Good Grips Silicone Cooking Colander is a unique, all-in-one product. The colander is easily collapsed and deployed, with a pop-and-punch interaction that is both useful and fun. The traditional, familiar hanging basket form has been updated... [more] 
Kinetik shower enclosure
Kinetik, the first truly frameless sliding shower enclosure, refines the showering experience, while solving multiple practical problems associated with typical shower enclosures. The designers have included effortless access to the showering area, optimal water retention, a 132 lb. glass door... [more] 
MaxDoor
This unique door stands out thanks to its bold, innovative and interactive design. The MaxDoor combines various functionalities that invite user interaction. The doorknob, for instance, was replaced by a sensor. It takes a mere touch to open the door and no keys are necessary. Instead, a remote... [more] 
Milgard SmartTouch™ window lock
90% of all residential break-ins occur through windows that have inadvertently been left unlocked. The Milgard lock's lever is up when the window is unlocked, down when it is locked. This allows the homeowner to scan the house quickly and feel confident about home security. In a new approach, the... [more] 
O-Grill 3000O-Grill 3000 is a truly portable grill, weighing less than 25 lbs with features that rival larger, heavier, more costly models. It has a 225 square-inch grill area with a 9450 BTU stainless steel burner, eye-catchingly colorful design and retractable legs. Equipped with a detachable storage compartment... [more] 
POP Container
The OXO Good Grips POP Containers are airtight, stackable and space-efficient, making it easy to keep dry foods fresh and kitchens organized. The containers have a unique push-button mechanism that creates an airtight seal with just one touch. The button also serves as a handle to lift off the... [more] 
Single-Handle, Hot-Cold Outdoor Sill Faucet
This unique outdoor sill faucet features technology similar to that in a shower valve, allowing both hot and cold water to flow freely outdoors. The faucet provides consumers with an added level of comfort and convenience for jobs like filling the baby pool, washing the car, bathing the dog and... [more] 
Smart Touch™ Salad Spinner
The Smart Touch Salad Spinner is designed to make quick work of salad prep. Use the inner basket as a colander to rinse greens, drop the basket into the spinner bowl, set the lid on top, and just one press of the Smart Touch lever sets the basket spinning at optimal speed to dry greens quickly... [more] 
Splash Bottle DryerThe Splash Bottle Dryer is a countertop drying rack for baby bottles and accessories that is space-efficient, easy to use and clean, and convenient. This high-performance product has a sophisticated design that appeals to parents who want an attractive addition to their kitchen, not another blocky,... [more] 
Wilton Rolling PinDesigned for professional bakers (and people who enjoy baking), this patent-pending product is the first fully-submersible, dishwasher-proof rolling pin on the market. The non-slip handles provide a sure grip during use. Pressing a button on the side allows the handles to be removed for efficient... [more]
Home Living Category Finalists
adjustable shower caddyThe adjustable shower caddy makes it easier to store and organize bathroom products. The shelves adjust horizontally and vertically to maximize space and better accommodate oversized shampoo bottles. A vise-like clamp secures the caddy safely to the shower neck, and a pivoting suction cup avoids uneven... [more] 
AP-1008BH/CH(Air Purifier)With the AP-1008BH/CH air purifier users can choose from one of four types of HEPA filters best suited to the conditions of their living environment. Central to the design is the hole through which the air passes and where a light indicates the status of the air purification. In fact, this unique... [more] 
AP-1207BH(Air Purifier)The AP-1207BH is an air cleaner that looks like a piece of furniture. It provides excellent cleaning ability through the custom-made filters that were developed by classifying various indoor air pollutants, such as sick house syndrome, ammonia and pet allergens. Users select the particular filter... [more] 
Automatic TeapotThe T100 Automatic Teapot brings automated tea brewing to everyday users as well as tea aficionados. With its integrated timer and counterweight infuser, the Automatic Teapot ensures a perfect pot of tea by removing tea leaves from water when they are perfectly steeped. It works with both loose-leaf... [more] 
BA11 (Premium Digital Bidet)The BA11 is a digital bidet. The distance sensor and remote control open and close the cover and warm the seat, which is ergonomically designed for ultimate comfort. The water is purified through a filter, and after each use the nozzle is automatically cleaned. It even plays comforting music though... [more] 
Bell-a-NotteBell-a-notte is an alarm clock/light designed to help one fall asleep and awaken naturally and pleasantly via intuitive interaction. It hangs over the bed as a reading light would, has a clock face that is readable while looking up from a sleeping position and a clapper (the striking element in a... [more] 
Carrapixxxo System
This furniture system is made up of we different modules in natural reforested wood (MDF) -- shelf, drawers, table, cabinet, module for electronics, rack, shoe rack, CPU desk, panels and wine cellar. The system allows several combinations. The minimalist design was developed in response to today's... [more] 
Chaise RippaModern, sophisticated and comfortable are words that describe the concepts behind this original and functional sofa chaise with a unique eye-catching wood lathe base. [more] 
Clauss SpeedPak Titanium Bonded Cartridge Based Utility KnifeThe SpeedPak is a revolutionary utility knife that allows blades to be changed safely, quickly, effortlessly and with no tools. At the simple slide of a button, the old blade is ejected and a new one emerges. When a cartridge is empty or a different blade type is desired, simply eject the empty cartridge... [more] 
Clear2o Water Filtration PitcherClear2o is a water filtration pitcher that provides cleaner water faster. It filters five times more contaminates by forcing water through a carbon block rather than letting gravity pull water through carbon granules. It also takes only 38 seconds to fill and holds 50 percent more water as the leading... [more] .jpg)
Drum washing machine (Washer WF448 / Dryer DV448)
The Drum washing machine offers expanded capacity and quiet operation. The innovative user interface combines a jog dial and LCD, which makes operating the machine easier -- and which has become a trademark feature for the company. The wide door front gives the exterior an elegant appearance, and... [more] 
Europe Creative Refrigerator
Beside this refrigerator's avant garde looks, it offers many useful, efficient features. For example, the vegetable crisper with adjustable humidity controls folds flat under the glass shelf, increasing the space efficiency of bottom part of the refrigerator. It also has a folding wine shelf, and... [more] 
Eva Solo Nesting BoxIn populated areas natural nesting cavities are hard for birds to find, but nesting boxes can help. The ceramic Eva Solo Nesting Box provides a safe nesting place for birds and is also easy to install, durable and easy to clean. Four variable entry holes attract different sized birds, and a ladder... [more] 
fresco bloom contemporary baby chair
The fresco bloom is a three-in-one chair that stays with a child from birth to school age in a style that fits the contemporary home. Through a child's life, fresco bloom transforms between a cradle, play seat and high chair with a five-point safety harness to keep the child secure. The pneumatic... [more] 
Frisper Freshkeeper from OlisoThe frisper "freshkeeper" system from Oliso is the world's first countertop vacuum sealer to preserve fresh without compromise. It keeps foods fresher up to five times longer than traditional storage methods, and does so by way of its small size, professional power, professional-grade reusable bags... [more] 
Goma stoolThis piece was designed to serve both as a stool and aside table. It is also available with an inner light socket and can double as a floor lamp. Its pastel tones evoke childhood memories offering a unique and stylish solution. [more] 
Gulp Pill Bottle ConceptGulp! is a pill-taking assistant for kids who need to take medication several times a day. An emerging trend reveals that schools are banning drink containers and water bottles on school grounds, forcing kids who need to take medication during the school day to ask permission to leave the room for... [more] 
Gutmann FuturaFutura is a revolutionary new downdraft vent for exclusive high-end kitchens, an extendible trough ventilation with invisible exhaust. It disappears into the kitchen counter when not in use. [more] 
Hiya Series CribThe Hiya Series meets the needs of parents looking for well-designed, eco-focused modern children's furniture. The line offers parents clean, sustainable designs at a reasonable price point without compromising quality, safety, the environment or personal style. [more] 
KADA Stool
KADA is a transforming piece of furniture, changeable from a stool to a side table and even into a charging hub. KADA is an exploration of people's multi-faceted lives; its flexibility and multiple uses adapt and transform in ways that acknowledge our varied and changing needs. The numerous modes... [more] 
Love MattressThe Love Mattress allows partners embrace each other comfortably without any wrist or arm discomfort. It has the same dimensions as other mattresses with the added advantage that you can make a gap to place your arm and shoulder in when lying on your side. [more] 
LS12Q Washing MachineThe LS12Q is a high-capacity washing machine with an innovative design that enhances its user-friendliness, economy and ecoefficiency in water and electricity consumption. Its line, shape and surface create a sense of balance and elegance. Solutions such as a removable swivel multidispenser, firm... [more] 
Luau rechargeable lanternLuau is a portable, rechargeable lantern. It is intended as general-purpose, ambient lighting throughout the home and outside, as well as in hospitality settings. It can be used while charging as a table lamp, but also carried to a variety of locations. [more]
Monaco Furniture CollectionThe Monaco collection is a suite of chairs, sectional seating, chaise lounge, dining and occasional tables intended for use in residential and contract/hopsitality environments. The pieces are suited to interior or outdoor use. [more] 
mood lineThis multi-directional aluminum sportlight line uses 50W lamps, AR 70 halogen lamps or LEDS, and boasts design versatility and flexibility. Its pluggable system allows parts to be easily fitted, removed or transported. The use of different bulb technologies offers varied light effects creating the... [more] 
OXO Good Grips Wire Cheese SlicerSlicing cheese is easy for cheese lovers when using the OXO Good Grips Wire Cheese Slicer. The stainless steel wire is easy to load and is tightened into place with the convenient tensioning wheel. The sturdy, die-cast zinc construction and the soft, comfortable handle allow you to easily pull the... [more] 
Paperclip LampMore than a simple rebus, the Paperclip Lamp is a desk task light that combines an eco-friendly LED lighting scheme with the recycled form factor of a desktop perennial: the paperclip. Exploiting the bent wire form, this simple design elevates a potential one-liner into a statement that exudes iconic... [more] 
PolyPoly is a stackable chair suitable for external and contract use. It comes in a variety of colors and finishes: transparent, semi-transparent pink, semi-transparent lime, and black and white. In addition to its innovative, striking design, the chair looks inviting. The back is angled perfectly for... [more] 
QuantumReach Cleaning Tool DevelopmentQuantumReach is a multi-functional cleaning tool that combines the functionality of a broom, mop and duster into a single tool. Features that make QuantumReach unique include an articulating head and telescoping pole that adjust to positions that allow you to clean hard-to-reach places where dirt,... [more] 
Rising the moon (Good Sleep & Refreshing Wakeup System)
Rising the Moon is designed to help people who are always busy and tired to sleep well and wake up refreshed. This nightstand-like device senses a person's biorhythms and synchronizes the light, humidify, air quality, scent and sound, all essential factors for quality sleep. [more]
Shine Therapy Dryer with Vitamin Shine Technology
The Shine Therapy Dryer is a revolutionary hair dryer that applies a user-controlled vitamin moisturizing mist to the hair while drying. The consumer simply holds the button at the top of the handle to apply the moisturizing mist to their hair while styling. [more]
steel frame dishrackThis revolutionary steel-frame dish rack offers adjustable storage features and a chic look. Its solid, fingerprint-proof stainless steel walls hide the clutter of drying dishes while providing a pleasing aesthetic to any kitchen countertop. Additional storage features make drying and storing dishes... [more] 
The Breville Die-Cast Programmable Espresso Machine BES820XLThe BES820XL is a commercial-style espresso machine for the home-appliance market designed to deliver professional-level performance. It combines clear, obvious controls with simple functionality for the beginner, while incorporating a traditional filter handle and a swivel steam arm for the more... [more] 
The HiLo chairHiLo is a dual-height evolutionary chair that provides secure seating for youngsters aged six months to six years. Streamlined, easy to use and highly practical, it is a stylish addition to modern interiors. With a simple swivel, HiLo turns from highchair to under-table chair. In its high position,... [more] 
TurboChef 30" Double Wall Speedcook OvenThe TurboChef 30Double Wall Speedcook Oven is an advanced oven that allows home chefs to prepare quality meals up to 15 times faster than with a conventional oven. With a retro-futuristic design that comes in six color options, the TurboChef 30 harnesses revolutionary technology within a warm, stylish... [more] 
Urban Nature Rug Collection
This collection was designed to provide comfort, well-being, easy cleaning and durability. The 12 models, all manufactured with special raw materials, are a showcase of nature's diversity on the planet. [more]
Vin Eau Carafe
The Vin-Eau Carafe is a 1.5 liter porcelain carafe ideal for serving wine or water. The name Vin-Eau (pronounced "vino") is a play on words, combining the "vin" for wine and "eau" for water. It comes with two integrated cups that store conveniently in the opening. The use of two cups suggests that... [more] 
wattson 01wattson 01 is a portable wireless unit, which allows instant reading of electricity use anywhere in the home within approx 30m of a transmitter. It is based on the simple idea of making electricity use visible and immediate. By making the energy usage information engaging and enjoyable, consumers... [more]  |
